The Stanley Cup has its own bodyguard who accompanies it everywhere it goes.

Extreme sports athlete Travis Pastrana became the first person to land a double backflip on a motorcycle at X Games 2006.

Tango originated in the working-class port neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and Montevideo in the late 19th century.

Social norms influence everyday behavior.

The labyrinth of Crete, in Greek myth, was designed by Daedalus to contain the Minotaur.

The most translated book in the world is the Bible, available in over 700 languages.

The fastest recorded tennis serve exceeded 150 miles per hour.

Ancient Greeks believed music had direct effects on the soul — different modes were associated with different emotions.

Manga's distinctive large eyes were popularized by Osamu Tezuka, inspired partly by Disney characters like Bambi.